Aviation accident SEA05FA169

3 fatal · Cessna 177RG · 2005-08-13 · Cascade, ID, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA05FA169
Event ID: 20050831X01348
Type: Accident
Date: 2005-08-13
Location: Cascade, ID, USA
Coordinates: 44.473331, -116.131668

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 177RG
Registration: N2082Q
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a stand of conifer trees during low altitude maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mountainous/hilly terrain, gusty winds, a high density altitude, and maneuvering at a low altitude.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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